For John, with all my love

As printed in the Globe and Mail....

MUNRO, John Christopher Passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 23, 2006 at Ian Anderson House, Oakville in his 71st year. John leaves behind his loving wife Lynne and his brother Jim (Vancouver), sisters Barbara (Oakville) and Margaret (London) as well as nieces and nephews. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his step-children Nicola Booth of Burlington, Tony Wachmann (Tracey) of Vancouver and Ian Wachmann (lately deceased) (Kathryn) of Georgetown. Cherished and adored grandfather to Sara, Kristine, Jennifer, James, David, Michael and Alena. John was born in Oakville and was a proud lifelong citizen. John helped to found the Big Brother's Association of Oakville and served as its President and was also a member of the Oakville Hamilton Advisory Committee. John started sailing at the age of six and in 1949 joined the Oakville Yacht Squadron (OYS) and became its Sailing Director in 1973 during which time he established an Olympic Circle Course. He was also involved in developing the OYS into one of the best and most active racing clubs on Lake Ontario. He was a volunteer with the Ontario Track 3 Ski Association, CNIB, and enjoyed his Tuesday nights at the Oakville Scottish Country Dance Group. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Friday, July 28, 2006 at St. Jude's Anglican Church, 160 William Street, Oakville. Private family interment. For those who wish memorial contributions to Ian Anderson House would be appreciated. Email condolences may be sent to kopriva@eol.ca please place MUNRO on the subject line.
With you for mast and sail and flag,
And anchor never known to drag,
Death's narrow but oppressive sea
Looks not unnavigable to me.